The ITF-EDV Fröschl GmbH, a subsidiary of the Sagemcom Group, integrates the M2M communication platform of Vodafone in its BSI compliant solution for the Smart Meter Administration.

In the context of the forthcoming introduction of Smart Meters Gateways, utilities are faced with new logistical challenges, such as the processes for commissioning. The cooperation with Vodafone enables a supplement to the ITF-EDV Fröschl GmbH solution for smart metering by a powerful and secure M2M communication platform and supports thereby the introduction. The M2M communication platform of Vodafone provides a connection of the Smart Meter Gateway mobile standards GPRS, UMTS and LTE and is integrated with the smart metering system administration software of ITF-EDV Fröschl GmbH by automated API interfaces.

For utilities as a result of an integrated IP communication substantial operational advantages arise. This is ensured by a smooth installation phase (connection / disconnection / test) and an active interference management through real-time IP monitoring. Increased effort by utility companies, for example through on-site service calls will be significantly reduced and time consuming error analysis in the smart meter system as a whole can be reduced.

For ITF-EDV Fröschl the integration of M2M communications and software is an important contribution to make to the legally required smart meter rollout for the utilities as cost-effectively as possible.

About ITF-EDV Fröschl GmbH The Dr. Neuhaus Group, together with its subsidiary ITF-EDV Fröschl GmbH, is a pioneer for over 30 years in the field of M2M data communication. The company is a subsidiary of the Sagemcom Group, which since 25 years develops and implements innovative, secure and sustainable smart metering and smart grid solutions for its customers. The portfolio comprises of individual products as well as a comprehensive end-to-end communication solution, including gateways and administration software. The continuous development of its solutions has made Dr. Neuhaus, together with ITF-EDV Fröschl, a leading partner and supplier for energy utility companies and smart metering service providers around the world.

Dr. Neuhaus, with its headquarters in Hamburg, its own production plant in Rostock, and with the software specialist ITF-EDV Fröschl in Walderbach, employs 230 engineers and technicians.